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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,502.66, 693,815.70 and 309,170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,502.66, 693,815.70 and 309,170.50 is: 426,878.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,502.66 : 693,815.70 = 309,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,502.66/693,815.70 = 309,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,502.66x = 693,815.70 × 309,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,502.66x = 214,507,346,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,507,346,876.85/502,502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,878.03

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